Description
This Crockpot Turkey Breast and Stuffing recipe offers a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a family meal. Tender turkey breasts cook slowly alongside a flavorful apple and herb stuffing, absorbing rich chicken broth to create a moist and delicious centerpiece. Ideal for busy days, this slow cooker recipe frees you from constant supervision while delivering classic holiday-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Turkey and Broth
- 3 pounds boneless turkey breasts
- ½ cup chicken broth
Stuffing
- 1 loaf bread, cubed (with crusts)
- 1 apple, diced (peel left on)
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Place the boneless turkey breasts at the bottom of a large oval crockpot, overlapping slightly if necessary. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the turkey to keep it moist during cooking.
- Mix the Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread with diced apple, celery, onion, kosher salt, poultry seasoning, ground sage, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings and ingredients.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the turkey breasts and broth in the crockpot. Pat the stuffing down tightly to compact it.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. The turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The long, slow cooking will tenderize the turkey and infuse the stuffing with savory flavors.
- Serve: Carefully remove the stuffing and turkey from the crockpot. Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, home-cooked meal.
Notes
- Use a large oval slow cooker, as a round one may not accommodate the recipe size properly.
- Start with fully defrosted turkey breast for even cooking; defrost in the refrigerator for several days if necessary.
- For a homemade gravy, double the chicken broth amount. After removing turkey and stuffing, thicken the broth with a cornstarch slurry and season with salt and pepper.
- Ensure the turkey’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee it is safely cooked.
- If desired, consider making Turkey Breast with Gravy using an Instant Pot for a different cooking method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
